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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
GENERAL NEWS.
Vigilantes Attack a Ply
mouth Dance-HOuse.
METHODIST CHURCH MEETING.
RecapitulatiOn of the Public
Debt-TrOuble in Alas
kan Waters.

Associated Press Dispatches to the Herald. |
SAN Francisco, September BE
tween l and o'clock this morning a
crowd of vigilantes gathered at a dance
house at Plymouth, kept by Jack
Burk, and asked for Burk. J.J. Exile,
local attorney, was in the house at the
time, evidently expecting trouble. He
told Burk to keep inside and he would
attend to the visitors.
EKLE's EFFORTS.
Exile went outside and demonstrated
with the crowd, commanding them to
keep peace. He is a nervy man but
it is said that he was injudicious in his
efforts TO resist the vigilantes. Exile
was shot in several places, his left
arm shattered between the wrist and
elbow and his right shoulder shattered
badly. Amputation is thought to be
necessary of one if not both arms.
SAVED BY POCKET BOOK.
One shot struck him in the breast
but was prevented from penetrating
by a pocket book. Ekle's recovery is
considered doubtful.
WHY THE vIGILANTES CALLED.
1t is believed that the crowd went
to Burk's to notify him to close the
dance house within a given time.
There have been complaints that boys
have often been allowed to frequent
the place and it is believed that this
tragedy is the result of bad feeling be-
tween Burk and few to whom Eckle
acted as counsel.
SOME OF THEM RECOGNIZED.
1t is said that the mob was masked
but that some were recognized by the
victim. The Sheriff and District At
torney have gone to the scene.
FURTHER ACCOUNT.
With reference to the shooting of
Attorney Exile at Plymouth by masked
men, it may be said that the underly-
ing motive of the citizens was to rid
the town of the houses of ill-fame and
to adopt summary means if necessary
FoRTY-EIGHT HOURS TO GO IN.
When Burk came out of the house
he was told that the men had come
to rid the town of such vile dens and
would give him forty-eight hours to
leave. 1t seems that they then en-.
tered and Exile, who had taken refuge
in one Of the rooms, fred on the lead.
ers of the mob. The fire was returned
with buckshot.
THEY HELD UP THE WOMEN.
The women and other occupants
scrambled out the back way and
through the windows, but were held
up by fifty masked men, who were
posted on both sides. 1t is said that
Exile, who became aware of the vigi-
lantes' intention, stated that if they
cleaned out the place they would have
to kill him first and repaired to Burk
well armed and resolved to resist the
mob.
EXILE MAY DIE.
Ekle's wounds are very serious and
may terminate fatally. He lies in
the house where the tragedy occurred.
| No arrests as vet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
NIETHODISTS, MEETING.
Successful Standing of the Affairs
of tho Organization.


of tho Organization.
MONTEREY, September LIN the
session of the Methodist Episcopal
conference to-day most of the time
was spent in reporting the work of the
previous year which shows prosperity
all over the State. The commission
has at last accomplished the work of
getting together 81 100000 to be used
in promoting the faith.
SOME GENEROUS DONATIONS.
There has been donated several lots
valued at $4,000 toward the erec-
ton of church at Pacific Grove, while
Mr.. Moore from San Francisco and
lately from Chicago has entered into an
agreement to donate toward fund for
superannuated preachers the sum Of 81
for each acre of land that is sold out
his 16,000-acre tract in Tehama coun-
ty. From this $1,000 acres have al
ready bee. sold, giving $12, 900 to-
wards the fund.
PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
Tomorrow the election is to be held
for delegates to the conference which
is to be held in New York next May.
Rev. John A. Hector, colored, deliv-
cred an address which evoked much
applause.
LAST NIGHTS SERVICES.
Tonight is the anniversary of the
Church Extension and Freedmen's
Aid Society. Bishop Walden and
Rev. Carroll made addresses and Rev.
A. G. Gale delivered sermon.
A SATISFACTORY RECORD.
So far the record of work shows the
year to have been one of the most
prosperous which California has seen.
The conference will probably draw
to a close by Tuesday next.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
Appointment of a New
Fisheries Commission.
ITS EFFECT ON AMERICA.
Continued Debate on the League
Observation-Disclosures
Coming to America.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
LONDON, September 1.-Sir James
ForgusOn's anr Ouncement in
the House of Comm ons OF new fish,
cries commission was an entire sur
prise to t, public on this side of the
water. These who had known that
negotiations were going on did not
know that they were so near. Sir
James rerguson's statement was vol
unit ,ered to the House. Nobody had
asked question nor has attention in
England been directed recently to the
subject.
LIKE THE SWORD OF DAMOCLEs.
The government, however, has never
been free from anxiety. They were
quite aware of the hostile spirit in
which Canada conducted her proceed
ings and they have long been appre-
hensive that the action of Canada with
American vessels might lead to serious
collisions. All pressure therefore has
come from England.
COMPLICATIONS IN AMERICA.
The American Government refused
an open discussion for a new treaty
while so many cases of Canadian OUT
rage remained unsettled and unsatis-
fed under the old one. The scope of
the commission was not indicated by
Sir James Ferguson, otherwise than
as including all questions arising out
of the North American fisheries. II is
understood that it will have large
powers of inquiry. will summon
" witnesses and aim at reaching definite
conclusions which may form basis
of treaty between the two powers"
NEWSPAPER COMMENT.
The English press has received the
news of the commission with express
sions of mild satisfaction. Some die-s
cuss it as possessed OF larger power
than can be delegated possibly to such
a body.
| PUBLIC OPINION.
What is hoped here, however, is
that the commission may arrive at
/ some, agreements on points incapable
of strict legal definition or not gov
erned by precedent, such as the head
land question and sundry others aris-
ing under the existing treaty.
THE "TMEs" NOT HEARD FROM.
The Times maintains curious ST.
lence, though only the day before it
had published querulous article on
the seizure OF British vessels in Alas
kan waters.
POSITION AT WASHINGTON.
The premature statement here to-
night has proved embarrassing to the
government at Washington for more
reasons than one.
| EVERYTHING SETTLED.
1t is understood, however, that Pres
ident Cleveland has already settled
the proposition of the American half
of the commission. He will appoint
one Democrat, one Republican and
one representative OF the fishing inter
ests. The three nominations have
been agreed on and the positions al
ready offered to individuals.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
EASTERN NEWS.
Democratic State COnven-
tiOn at Des MOines.
THE CARBONATED WINE BILL,
Cable Rates Reduced by the Com
mercial COmpany-A Fall
From a Balloon.

/ Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
DEs MONIES, Ia, September 1.-The
Democratic State Convention was
called to order this morning. Senator
w. w. Dodge was selected temporary
chairman, and committees on perma-
nent organization were appointed.
The convention adjourned till after
noon.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform adopted comments on
the fidelity of President Cleveland to
the obligation Of his high trust, ap.
proves OF the public land policy of the
President, endorses civil service re-
form as administered and demands
the passage of a law restricting rail
roads to a passenger rate of two cents
per mile.
NOMINATIONS.
The following nominations were
made, after which the convention ad-
journed. For Governor, 7. j. Ander-
son; Lietenant-Governor, General K.
M. Ilder; Supreme Court Judge, Jas.
F. f. Fogg; Superintendent of Public
Instructions, Fl. w. Sawyer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
THE PRESIDENTS PLANS
will Not Permit Him to visit
the Pacific Coast.

WASHINGTON, September lit is
understood that the programme which
the President has laid down for his
proposed trip West will not admit Of
his visiting the Pacific coast the pres
ent season, Notwithstanding the invi-
tation he has received from San Fran
cisco. He does not intend to start
until the latter part OF the coming
winter, and he must get back to
Washington within short time to be-
gin the task of writing his annual mes
sage to Congress.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
STATE SURVEYS.

The Boundary of the SAN Diego
Reservation to be Located.
SAN Francisco, September 1.-Sur-
veyor- General Hammond has returned
from tour of inspection in the south
ern part of the State. He has decided
to make survey OF the west boundary
line of the Indian reservation of San
Diego county for the purpose OF ascer-
tanning whether certain persons in.
dicted by the Federal Grand Jury OF
Southern California district for selling
liquor to Indians were within the
limits of said reservation or not.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
LOWER CALIFORNIA.
Of an Important
Railroad Enterprise.

SAN DIEGO, September 1.-The
steamer Carlos Pacheco arrived in
port to-day on one of her regular trips
from Ensenada, Lower California,
and brought news to the effect that
the survey of the Peninsula Railway
of Lower California was begun at San
Carlos city, Ensenada de Todos Santos,
yesterday, in the presence of Vice
Governor of Lower California, Geo.
Ryerson and his staff, and many
officials OF Mexico, representing the
Ministries of Public Works, Interior,
etc., and the Judges of the Supreme
and legal courts.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES.
Governor Ryerson located and
drove the first stake assisted by Geo.
ii. Sisson, representing the Interna-
tional Company of Mexico. This
marks the Inauguration of this most
important enterprise. The Interna-
tional Company some time since re-
ceived concession from the Mexican
government for the construction of a
system OF railways through territory
in Lower California and it was granted
to them.
ROUTE OF THE ROAD.
The work commenced yesterday is
the beginning of the survey from En-
senada to San Diego with line
branching across the peninsula to
Yuma. Active work will be begun on
this portion of the line at once. The
company will also build one line
southward along the coast to San
Quentin and another one eastward to
a point about midway on the penin-
sula, and then northerly and eastward
to Point Isabel. From the latter
place the line as projected
will be built southeasterly until
it crosses the Sonora railway at or
near Magdalena, thence through the
state of Sonora and chihuahua, tap
ping the Mexican Central at the city
of Chihuahua and thence through the
State of Coahuila, Nueva Leon and
Tamaulipas to Matamoras on the Rio
Grande.
NEW TELEGRAPH LINE.
The International Company of
Mexico, expect to have their telegraph
line between this city and Ensenda
built by the 10Th of September.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
SUNNY SALINAS.
Heavy Real Estate Transfers
Notes of Progress.


SALINAS, September IA syndicate
of San Francisco capitalists have
purchased the Buena Vista rancho OF
nearly 5000 acres, five miles south OF
Salinas, for $131 900. The same par
ties have bonded 1900 acres of the
GabiSn ranch, owned by M. Lynn,
for $2M,000.
A large three-story brick hotel has
just been erected.
The Odd Fellows laid the corner
stone of their new hall Yesterday.
The City Council will open bids
next Monday night for $4,000 worth
of public improvements, for which
bonds were authorized by special
election.
There are $3.50 feet of grain in a
warehouse 60 feet wide along the line
of the railroad in the Salinas valley,
and the entire space is filed full OF
grain.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
THE LAW WILL BE CONTESTED.
CABLE RATES.
A Big Cut by the Commercial
Company.

New YORK, September 1.-The
Commercial Gable Company this
morning issued circular giving a
reduction of cable rates. On and after
September 18th the tariff will be II
cents per word to Great Britain, Ire
land and France, and Is cents per
word to Germany. At meeting OF
the directors of the Commercial Cable
Company it was resolved to increase
the capital stock from $4,000 900 to
sc, ,O00, 1000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
INJURIES INFLICTED.
Enrthouake, i'm Arixona.

NoGALEs, A. T., September la
vigorous earthquake was felt here to-
day at about IL O'Clock. The shock
was SO severe that joints of meat on
the hooks in the butchers shops
vibrated like so many pendulums.
Another shock was felt tonight,
but il was very light.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
The Decision Sustained.

SAN Francisco, September 1.-The
Supreme Court this morning affirmed
the decision of the Superior Court OF
Santa Clara county in the case OF
Charles Goslaw, who was recently
convicted of the murder of an old man
named Henry Grant at Los Gatos.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02

Reserve fund held for redemption of
United States notes, 500, 900, 900.
Unavailable for reduction of debt,
$26, ,259 300.
Certificates held as cash, 500, ,424,-
900.
Net cash in treasury, as shown by
Treasurer-General's account, $459, ,991 ;
700
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
RATE REDUCTIONS.
Southern Pacific,s New Terms
for Passenger Travel.

<
SAN FRANCISCO, September Ito
day General Passenger Agent Good
man, OF the Southern Pacific, sent to
the Railroad Commissions Office a
rate sheet showing the new rates in
detail. The rate per mile between
this city and San Jose or Livermore is
8 cents; Livermore and Sacramento
81 Stockton and Milton 4; Peters
and Oakdale 4; Gait and lone 4 Mar
tinez and Tracy 3; Sacramento and
Auburn 3; Auburn and Ogden 8;
junction and Redding3; Redding and
Coles 4; Lathrop and Sumner 3; San
gus and Sumner 4; Sangus and Santa
Barbara 3; Sangus and Los Angeles
3; Los Angeles and Banning 2; Los
Angeles and Santa Monica and San
Pedro and Santa Ana 3; Banning and
FL Paso 8; Goshen and Hanford 81;
South Vallejo and Calistoga 3; Napa
junction 3; Davis and Tehema via
Willows 3 cents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
CARBONATED WINES.
Law Regulating the Percentages
of Fruit Juice.

NEW YORK, September To-day
the law enacted by the last Legisla-
ture, prohibiting the manufacture and
sale of carbonated wines, went into
effect. The act defines "pure vines
as containing rs per cent. of pure
grape and other fruit juice" half wines
as containing 80 to rs per cent. pure
juice, and "made vines as contain
ing less than 25 per cent.
MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS.
Manufacturers are compelled to
print in letters half All inch high On
all labels the class to which the wine
belongs. To manufacture or sell any
wine containing any of the long list OF
of adulterating substances, or carboniC
aoid, is declared a misdemeanor.
A MERCHANTS OPINION.
A leading manufacturer OF carbon
ated wines said to-day that it was
clearly unconstitutional in regard to
the carbonating of wines. Nearly all
of the domestic champagnes and
many of the imported brands are car
donated. Carbonating he says is done
openly.
THE LAW WILL BE CONTESTED.
A combination of dealers has been
formed to contest the law and the man.
ufacturers will 60 on just the same.
The wine merchants in this city say
that the law was not intended to stop
the manufacturing of poor wine, as it
expressly provides for it, and that it
was not aimed at adulterations, as it
excepts all medicated wines or wines
pre- pared for medical purposes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
CHINESE CONCESSIONS.
Good Prospects for the New De-
velOpment Company.


velOPment Company.
WASHINGTON, September 1.-The
concessions which Count Neatkeicwicz
has obtained from the Chinese Gov
ernment are much mere important
than they are generally supposed to
be, if the gentlemen who are associ-
ated with the Count are to be believed.
1t seems from the accounts that these
gentlemen make that they purpose
securing the telegraph and railroad
rights OF the empire. While their
project OF bank was developing, he
saw his opportunity and seized it.
ACTION IN CHINA.
1t is said that the Chinese
Government has appointed seven
commissioners to report on 1t.
1t seems to be the pur-
pose of the ENJOYS to make thor
oughly American system of banking
and coinage, as we'll as to adopt the
postal system of the United States.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02

FOufun race, one anu OHt-QudTIel
miles, Twin City handicap, Elkwood
won, Saxony second, Banburg third
Time, 2 :08.
Fifth race, one mile, Eolian won in
l :4034, Pearl Sennings second. No
third horse given.
Sixth race, one mile and three-six-
teenths, on the turf, Welter weights,
Joe Cotton first, Pomona second, Bru-
nette third. Time, 2:061a.
RACING AT HARTFORD.
HARTFORD, September l The third
day Of the grand circuit meeting at the
Charter Oak Park was marked by per-
iect weather and three exceptionally
good races. During the afternoon
Major Dickinson's pair, Flora Hofi
and Cora Bell, were sent an exhibi-
ton mile in 2;211a.
First race, 2 :27 class, won by Jessi,
Jesse second, Grey Light third; time,
2:23.
Second race, free for all, won by j.
O., Kitefoot second, Stafford third
time, 2:174.
Third race, 2 :23 class, won by Ben
Star, w. X. second, Alroy third
time, 2 :2314.
THE MARYsvIILE MEET.
MARYsvILLE, September l. = The
finish of the races last night was a
running half-mile race for a purse OF
5000; divided, first prize 800, second
$50, third $50, fourth $40. Confidence
took first money. Rackety Jack second,
Johnny Moore and Surprise divided
third and fourth money.
Three quarters of a mile and repeat,
running race, for purse of $3.50, di-
vided, first prize $l25, second $62.50,
third $3.50, fourth $25. Daisy won
first money, Sir Thad second, Mento
third, Blue Bonnet fourth.
To-day's races opened with the 2 :27
trotting class for purse of $500; di-
vided, first prize 5000, second $l00
Arrow took the lead all the way
through, winning in 2:26A. Prince
took second money.
Second race, 2 :27 class, for purse
of $400-Artist won first money, Flora
G. second.
This was followed by a walking race
for purse of $50, divided first prize
$50; second, s2O-Slattery won first
money, Don second.
AN INTERESTING EXHIBITION.
PETALUMA, September 1.-The mos
exciting running race ever witnessed
on this track came off this afternoon
between Lowello, Jim Duffy and Nc
Carthy's Adeline. The course was q
mile and an eighth. Duffy led to the
half-mile pole, when Adaline moved
up but failed to pass him. They
passed under the wire exactly even II
80. The judges declared it dead
heat.
The next heat and race were wor
by Adeline by a length and a half il
l :59.
PETALUMA's OTHER EVENTS.
Race against time by the PAGER l.
&c. Lee, in an attempt to beat 2:F
Three efforts; best time, 2:1S.
Trotting race betwean Zane's Cap
tor, Frazer's Secretary, Valenzin's
George V. The race was hotly con
tested by Secretary and George V
Secretary broke at the wire, allowing
George V. to win by a neck in 2:5S11a
Trotting race, entries Haverly
Charlie Ross, Bunker and Ella S. The
first and second heats were won by
Bunker in 2 :25 and 2 "a. Elias. Won
the last three heats in 2:2214, 2:221a
and :25]a.
JAY-EYE-sEE's PRowEss.
MILWAUKEE, September Ito day
Jay-Eye-See trotted the fastest mile
ever made on half-mile coarse. The
first quarter was made in 36 seconds,
the half mile in O934, three-quarters
in l 40 and the mile in :174.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
Amuse.rn Needed.

SAN DIEGO, September l.-Active
steps are being taken for the erection
of a natural history building for the
valuables donated to the society by
Mrs. E. w. Marsh. $4,000 is the
sum required and several prominent
citizens have already pledged them
selves to contribute literally.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
A wheel Factory.

SAN JOSE, September 1t is
stated ON the best of authority that a
branch of Smiths patent wheel fac
tory of Batavia, N. Y, will be estab-
lished in this city within three months.
Hall million dollars will be expended
and fifty men employed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
stanford,s Deposition Completed.

SAN Francisco, September 1.-At-
torney Cohen to-day completed taking
the deposition Of Senator Stanford with
reference to the management OF the
Central Pacific Railroad interests.
The deposition, however, has not yet
been made public.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
A GOOD SITUATION.
BISHOP CREEK.
A Fair to be Held During OctO-
ber-StOck Subscribed.

Bishop CREEK, Call, September 1.
The Eastern Slope Agricultural AS
sociation has decided to hold fair at
this place commencing October Sd
and ending October 8th. The asso-
citation is incorporated with $4,000
capital stock, divided into 1000 shares
at $5 each. Grounds have been pur-
chased and track, stands, ETC., will be
built at once, and all Improvements
necessary to make first-class fair
grounds will be made.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
signal service.

SAN Francisco, September l.
Weather indications for the twenty
four hours commencing A. NJ, Sep
tember I'd; For California-Fair
weather.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
A Ceutemnrian,s Demise.

SANTA Cruz, September 1.-Guad-
alupe Guitterez, aged 106 years, died
here Yesterday. She was a native Of
Mexico. and was among the first
colonists sent out Of Mexico to settle
in California,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
AJewish Synagogue.

SAN Diego, September 1.-The Jew
ish residents of this city contemplate
the opening of a synagogue at an early
date to cost $4,000. A great part of
this amount has already been sub
scribed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
The Navigation Law,

SUSPENSION BRIDeF, N. X, Septem-
ber 1.-The Collector Of Customs here
last evening seized the Canadian
steamer Hastings, at Lewiston, for
violation Of the navigation law, in
carving passengers between Lewiston
and Ofcott, two American ports.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
Mining Transfer.

SONORA, September 1.-The Expert
mental Gulch quartz mine near Column
bus, this county, has been sold to I.
B. Valentine, of San Francisco, Tor
$24, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
THE COMM Ms.
Another Debate ON the League
Proc la nation.

PrOclamatiOn.
LONDON, September 1.-.In the
House of Commons to-day Mr.. f .
Robertson, Liberal leader, discussed
Stephens definition of an unlawful
assembly and contested that the
league meeting did not come within
that definition.
ga PROCLAMATION OF WAR;"
T. P. O'Connor said that he con-
sidered that the proclamation meant
that the Government had proclaimed
war against the Irish people.
The motion to adjourn was defeated
81 to 81.
NOT ALL AFRAID.
After the debate on the proclama-
tion this evening, Messrs. Conybeare
and Phillip Stanhope offered to join
Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien in adj
dressing the meeting of the Ennis
branch of the league. They say they
will not finch from arrest.
CHAMBERLAIN's VISIT.
Mr.. Chamberlain does not expect to
leave for America till the middle OF
November.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
CREDITORS, SALE.
Dresbach's Security Wheat Dis
posed of Yesterday.

SAN Francisco, September 1.-The
sale of 5000 tons of wheat for the ben
eft of creditors of the recent bull oper-
ators, Dresbach and Rosenfeld, oc-
Cured this morning. The first sale
of 200 tons was made at $1.231 per
Genital. The succeeding 300 tons sold
down to $1.224, after which the price
rose quickly to $1.25 and the final
sales were made at 1927, prices con-
siderably higher than had been
deemed possible. Wheat for seller 'S7
is 1925.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
An Histortcnl Remtuiscence.

BERLIN, September All the Ger
man bourses will be closed tomorrow,
the day being the 7th anniversary OF
the battle Of Sedan.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
Arranged a Meeting.

ST. PETERSBURG, September 1.-The
German Gazette states that the Gar
and Emperor William have arranged
to meet at Darmstadt.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-09-02
FELL 500 FEET.
Terrible Death of an Indian
ErOnaut.

PRINCETON, Mo-, September 1.-At
the Mercer county fair yesterday after
noon, Randall Blakesley, a half-breed
Indian, made a balloon ascension
hanging to a trapeze bar. In the ascent
the balloon shot up suddenly. giving
Blakesley severe wrench and he was
unable to pull himself on the bar, but
managed to hold himself up by loop
which he had drawn around his wrist.